Coalition Blamed for Weak Security
Recent atrocities were partly the result of international forces’ failure to provide adequate policing and border controls, critics say.
22 Feb 05
Middle East
Border Tariff Goes Ahead
Collection of revenues at frontier crossings to start after three-month delay due to lack of payment facilities.
22 Feb 05
Journalists in Firing Line
At least 15 reporters are said to have been killed this year, but the real number could higher.
22 Feb 05
Comment: Just Living Day to Day
One Iraqi tries not to think too much about the past or the future.
22 Feb 05
Shia Parties Questioned Over Constitution
Rank and file members believe their political leaders should have followed the opinion of Ayatollah Sistani.
22 Feb 05
Baghdad's Disappearing Pavements
In the new economy, fast-sell merchants are crowding access to public space.
22 Feb 05
Islamic Activists Pressure Students
Teaching staff and students complain of harassment by groups trying to force narrow religious views on campus.
22 Feb 05
Controversial Shia Ritual Under Fire
Some Shia clerics are now recommending believers to donate their blood instead of shedding it in a ritual to commemorate the Imam Hussein.
22 Feb 05
Wave of Anger at Killing of Hamas Chief
Anti-Coalition Sunni heartland sees biggest protests, but Shia protestors also call for retribution.
22 Feb 05
US Policy Sets Back Arab Human Rights
The war in Iraq, and America's response to 9/11, have undermined human rights activists throughout the Middle East.
22 Feb 05
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